One of the surprise stories of 2011 takes on another this Sunday. The Steelers and Texans are on the opposite side of momentum for the time being.

I have been weighing whether I can truly take the Texans defense over the Steelers. I may have to call it a draw as far as that matchup. However, I know the Texans offensive line is loads better. The Steelers still have some things to work out, and Houston will benefit.

I have Lions and Cowboys teed up as the marquee early morning match. These are two storied clubs with a lot on the line Sunday.

The Lions have been far too crisp in their passing game to lose to a still very banged up team. The Cowboys have showed a lot of heart in the first three weeks. However, the only thing heart will get you is a win over the Redskins.

This is my lock of the week. There hasn't been a better story that the Buffalo Bills this year. Stuck in the doldrums for what seems like eons, the Bills have put together a team of hard workers and no names.

This is the kind of team that will never take a play, let alone a game, off. The Bengals are in store for a hurting on Sunday.